Swachhata Home guidebook v1 & 2

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buy second hand items

“ Instead of buying new items, think about visiting open markets, second hand stores or garage sales. !

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You may pick a few bargains as well as contribute to reducing waste ”

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choose to reuse

“ Use products multiple times, whenever you can. Choose items that will long laster and can be reused

or refilled. !!

The more the plastic content, the more you should try and reuse”



filter out the junk

“ Regular servicing, washing & changing filters can not only reduce the amount of energy required to function properly, but all increase the life of the

equipment.”



Brush it up

“Old tooth brushes can be very handy in cleaning tricky areas like window slider sleeves, grouting between tiles, computer mother-board fans, etc. !

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A little bit of elbow grease will do the required job without the need for harsh cleaners”



Bottle Ideas

“Before you send your plastic bottles for recycling, think of ways you can use them at home.!

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For example, converting a bottle to wire holder, protective cover for seedlings, small trash collector,

charger wrapper, etc”



Redirect Ants

“Just squeeze lemon and leave the peel on the ant path to redirect it to another probable location.!

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In many Indian communities, few lumps of sugar are placed strategically such that ants get their fill

and they do not need to forage kitchens”



Repel Flies

“Instead of using poisonous aerosol fly sprays, make a package of cloves, eucalyptus and peppermint to hang in kitchen cupboards/drawers as deterrent”



Milk away Ink

“A great way to remove ink stains without polluting environment by using ammonia based cleaners is to soak the item in milk, then wash as

normal”



Unplug Charger

“Unplugging chargers after use not only saves you electric bill but also increases the life of the charger. !

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Some studies show that >90% of energy used to charge phones is actually wasted by not unplugging

the charger when battery is full”



Catch some Rays

“Sun rays can warm up a home just enough to keep insects away from making it a breeding ground.!

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Most Indian homes are designed such that doors and windows are aligned to face the Sun, solely for

this purpose”



Blow your nose on Cotton

“Use cotton handkerchief ’s that can be washed after use instead of disposable tissues. !

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This will help you save trees and the cotton is also much softer on your nose”

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Choose Organic Medicines

“Wherever possible, pick up organic varieties of medicines.!

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Turmeric - Mother of all medicines”



Swap a Magazine

“Instead of everyone buying magazines, make a deal with your friends to buy one title each and

share them to minimise paper waste.!!

E-Magazines are even better”



Fill a Bottle

“Join bottle-refilling schemes offered by some local stores, groceries or railway stations. They will fill

up existing bottles of oil, vinegar or water. !!

Refilling reduces tremendous strain from environment!”



Say No to Scent

“Majority of perfumes are made entirely from petri chemical products of which the manufacturers end

up harming the environment!!!

Make your own with few drops of essential oil in rose water or carrier oil!”



Unplug your Equipment

“If your electrical equipment does not have a sleep function (not standby), make sure to turn it off and

unplug it when it is not in use!



Do some Solar Sums

“Choose a solar powered calculator rather than one that relies on chemical batteries! !

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Calculator requires very little power to keep working and most now have solar panels”



Be a Clean Freak

“Clean and dust your computer regularly to ensure optimal functioning. !

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Don’t forget the area behind the screen and when the wires join the base at the back s dirt and dust

can easily accumulate here”



Fan yourself Cool

“A ceiling in office is a better choice than air conditioning because it uses far less electricity. !

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It moves the air around the room to produce draughts that are cooling a healthier choice than

artificial cooling.”



Commute the Green Way

“Walk or ride your bicycle to work instead of car! !!

If you have a long way to travel, prefer public transport, as they can drastically cut down your

pollution impact”



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